Erick Lorch

Central Midfielder - SuperSport United
31 Aug 2026
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract Transfers Decisions 1 Events 9 Awards Matches History

Events

9

  1. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  2. Built a stronger partnership with Teboho Grobler

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Left out as Thulani Kekana was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Thulani Kekana was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  4. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  6. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  7. Dropped to the bench as Thulani Kekana was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Thulani Kekana was preferred — higher reputation in this fixture.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  8. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  9. Built a stronger partnership with Teboho Grobler

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.